I am about to pick up my brand new F30 320d with sport automatic transmission. Since this is my first diesel car, my first automatic car and my first BMW I appreciate any hints and tips on how to break in the engine, the gearbox and the brakes.

I am in the same position as you. My advice to you and myself: treat it as if it was a virtuous creature. Don't brake or accelerate to hard for the first 800-1000 miles. Break it in slowly and it'll give you a long and satisfying service. As they say in my countree: Slowly, slowly catchee the monkey!